UAC 2008 Silent Auction:
Information and Guidelines

What is a Silent Auction?

There is no auctoneer. Rather, bids are written on a sheet of paper and, at the end of the auction, the highest listed bidder wins the item. A silent auction is commonly used in charity events as many items are auctioned simultaneously. Bidders may bid on one or multiple items.

Categories

U - Universal, Uranian, Unique, Unusual, Un-Bali-vable, Undeniably Fabulous!
A - Art, Apparel , Accessories & Jewelry, Antiques, Astrological, Autographs, and Anything Absolutely Over The Top!
C - Consultations, Classes, Conferences, Computer Software, CDs, and Cash!

Bidding

• Each item has a bid sheet listing the item description, the assigned item number, minimum starting bid, minimum increment, with a place to write in your name, contact information and bid amount.
• Bids should be in whole dollar amounts and must equal or exceed the minimum starting bid. Successive bids must exceed the previous bid by the minimum increment stated on the bid sheet. (Example: If the minimum starting bid is $5.00 and increments are $2.00, then first bid must be at least $5.00 and the second bid must be at least $7.00.)
• Bids below the minimum starting bid or less than the minimum increment will not be accepted.
• Each new bid must be legibly printed on the next blank line available. Illegible bids will not be valid.
• A bidder may change his mind and cross out his bid before auction close.
• If possible, an announcement will be made at 10 minutes and 5 minutes before the closing of the auction. The auction coordinator shall maintain the official time and shall have the ultimate and exclusive authority to close the auction.
• Bidders may not block others from viewing the bid sheet or making bids.
• Bid sheets may not be removed except by an auction official.
• The closing bid, circled by an auction official, constitutes the winning bid and a commitment to purchase.
• In the event of any dispute, the auction coordinator shall have the sole discretion to determine the winning bidder.

Claiming Your Item

• The checkout table will open at 11:00 p.m. and remain open until all transactions are complete.
• As soon as a “Paid” receipt has been issued, the purchaser must claim his/her item(s). All Silent Auction items must be removed from the Plaza Ballroom Foyer by midnight, May 17, 2008 or at the end of checkout.
• UAC/Sponsoring Organizations are not responsible for items not claimed.
• Winning bidders are responsible for packing and transporting their item(s).
• There are no exchanges or refunds. All sales are final. Accepted methods of payment: US funds only, in the form of cash, check made payable to "UAC, Inc.," or credit card (American Express, Mastercard, Visa).

Other Information

By bidding in the Silent Auction, you agree to the following auction rules:

• All items and services are donated and are being sold "as is."
• UAC and its sponsoring organizations make no warranties or representations whatsoever with respect to such items and services nor are they responsible for errors or omissions in item descriptions or changes made by the donor.
• All items involving services, classes, conferences, etc., are subject to the conditions set forth by the donor and are to be arranged at the mutual convenience of the donor and buyer. We ask that winning bidders contact the donor directly.
• Unless otherwise specified, all auction services and certificates must be used within one year of the date of this auction (by May 17, 2009).
• Some items may have restrictions, which are stated in the description. Please read descriptions carefully.
• Resale of auction items is not permitted. Certificates are not transferable unless agreed to by the donor.